SuomiAreena 2023: Open borders in the Nordic Region – a joint labour market, emergency preparedness and infrastructure?
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Nils Schirmer - Unsplash
The shared Nordic vision states that the Nordic Region should be the most integrated region in the world by 2030. How’s it going with cross-border co-operation in the north?
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Dates
27.06.2023
Time
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Location
SuomiAreena
Tornedalsrådet, Nordkalottens råd, Nordiska ministerrådet
Finland
Type
Debate meeting
The shared border area between Finland, Sweden, and Norway plays a central role in the security of supplies, as well as NATO co-operation and the vitality of the area. Transport connections have become even more important after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Functioning infrastructure is also needed for the northern area’s investments and businesses, which are important for the Nordic Region as a whole. Can the north show the way?
Panel:
- Virpi Lilja, The Regional Council of Lapland
- Veli-Matti Hettula, Executive Director, Tunturi-Lapin Kehitys ry
- Tuula Ajanki, CEO, Tornedalsrådet
- Paula Mikkola, Secretary General, Nordkalottrådet
- Päivi Koivupalo, Co-ordinator, Nordkalottens Gränstjänst
- Katri Kulmuni, MP (C)
- Eero Ylitalo, Board Member, Tornedalsrådet
- Sara Seppänen, MP (Sannf)
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